The Republic of Yemen was formed in May 1990 through the merger of the Yemen Arab Republic, known as North Yemen, and the People’s Democratic Republic of Yemen, known as South Yemen. The agreement made Sanaa, formerly North Yemen’s capital, the political capital. Aden, formerly South Yemen’s capital, became the economic center. The new constitution called for a multiparty democracy, and the two former ruling parties initially shared offices and power during a transition period.
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